Sphaeralcea

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Sphaeralcea - Globe Mallows

A genus of about 50 species from
central and western USA, and some from South America. Plants are perennial herbs, sub-shrubs
or small shrubs. Thick leaves, shallowly toothed, entire or palmately arranged. They bloom
normally from June into late September and are found growing in full sun in dry soils that are
well draining and gravelly.

They mix well with Opuntia, Salvia, Yucca, Zauschneria
and Penstemon. A rock garden subject for drier regions. Attractive. Other species to grow include: S. angustifolia var. cuspidata and S. munroana.